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What should I do if my NON-O visa application is pending just days before my flight?
visa applicationThailand NON-O visaimmigrationRoyal Thai Embassy Londonvisa processing timeexpat advice
Jul 7, 2023
3 years ago
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI m in uk I fly in 4 days my 90 day non o single entry hasn't come t00k me 2 hours to get through to London embassy lady answered told me it s first come first served and cancel my flight if it doesn't t come very rude person I applied first chance. I could as I care for my mum I have son but last time immigration told me to get a visa now I paid and haven t received any advice kind regards john dworecki
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is experiencing delays with their NON-O visa application just days before their planned flight to Thailand. They express frustration over the embassy's customer service and the uncertainty of receiving their visa in time. Several comments discuss the typical processing times for visas issued by the Royal Thai Embassy in London—suggesting that while the embassy is usually fast, it can take up to 15 business days. Others provide advice on tracking the application status and mention previous positive experiences with the embassy. The conversation reflects common concerns among expats regarding visa processing issues.
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Durrant ********
Just keep trying you might get lucky
Thomas *******
Learn what punctuation means please 🙏
Thomas *******
Krystian Siek only 3, sorry 😞
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David *********
When did you apply
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
17th June davidDavid *********
@John *********
and you don’t have any emails in your junk folder asking for additional info?John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David ********
we got one asking for 2 things which we did immediatelyReply to
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John *********
Me and my wife recently did ours and it took exactly 7.5 days. We applied Thursday morning before noon and it arrived 00:25 following Friday.
What does it say in status? If it's still pending document check, it could take longer but once it moves to pending approval it completed same day
What does it say in status? If it's still pending document check, it could take longer but once it moves to pending approval it completed same day
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
pendingJohn *********
@John *********
Pending what? There are various stages, you need to click into the application to view status.John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
processing johnJohn *********
@John *********
Where you see the application you made, to the right hand side is a box you can select to view your application, click that which takes you to a page where it shows all stages (pending document check, pending approval and so on). Pending document check is stage 1.John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
my friend isn't answering me don t know where application is it s not on my emailsJohn *********
@John *********
The application is done online, you don't get an email until you receive the visa. Your friend will have to login to look.John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ********
I ve got someone who made my application looking at it I m nearly 68 not a teckyJohn **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI ll look as soon as I give my mum her tea and clean up this is the reason I couldn't apply earlier have to make arrangements
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David ********
Just pop out after 60 days easy
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@David *******
shouldn't have to if I have already paid for a visa david done it before at Christmas no problemDavid ********
@John *********
paid for and having one seems different tho good luck 👍🏻Reply to
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Thomas *********
I found the service from Royal Thai Embassy London is excellent. When did you apply?
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Thomas ********
June 28th couldn't do it sooner as I had to make arrangements for help for my mother whilst I m awayReply to
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Оливер *********
English?
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Оливер ********
yesReply to
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Brandon ************
The London embassy is usually very fast and issues visas within a week. But I believe they advise it can take up to 15 business days. There's nothing you can do to hurry them though
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTERActually my application went in on 17 th june
John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
I actually saw threads saying they got visa s in 3 days my son s birthday in 3 weeks been going over18 years 3-4 times a year but my mum has short memory loss so I couldn't plan anything more than 2 weeks before flying and first come first served telling me it s common sense which she s lacking not everyone is going on holiday many go for family and tell me to cancel and go later I lose £1100Chris ******
@John *********
can still go and enjoy the visa free 30 days on arrival.. this can also be extended.. I am sure once in Thailand you will be able to arrange something. Maybe fly out after 30 days and get a simple 60 day tourist visa in a neighbouring country . At least you won't miss the birthday .. good luckBrandon ************
@Chris *****
there's no reason to fly out to get another visa. He'll receive the visa he applied for either before he arrives or after. If after he just needs to leave and return to activate it.James ***************
@Brandon ***********
Top man, you helped me out before and just done the same with this guy…nice man 👍John **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
Brandon to activate it do I need to fly or overland okBrandon ************
@John *********
either is fineReply to
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